BYD Sealion 08: A Large SUV with Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains

BYD unveiled the Sealion 08 as its flagship SUV on September 2, 2026. The model is 5,115 mm long and comes in electric and plug-in hybrid versions, with a choice of five or six seats.

Dimensions and space

The Sealion 08 is 1,999 mm wide and 1,800 mm tall, with a 3,030 mm wheelbase. The long wheelbase provides the potential for a spacious cabin, while the vehicle’s overall length and width are also worth considering when parking or navigating narrow spaces.

There are eight versions, including electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The choice of five- or six-seat layouts lets buyers select a configuration to suit the number of passengers they need to carry.

Electric versions: batteries and power

The electric versions use second-generation Blade batteries with capacities of 92 or 115 kWh. A larger battery can store more energy, but capacity alone does not determine range: energy consumption and driving conditions matter too. Range and consumption figures have not been provided.

Electric motor outputs of 320 kW and 370 kW are listed, equivalent to approximately 429 hp and 496 hp respectively. A dual-motor setup is also mentioned, with a 215 kW front motor and a 370 kW rear motor. However, the available information does not clarify how these figures relate to the individual versions or state the dual-motor system’s combined output.

Flash Charging

Flash Charging is claimed to charge the battery from 10% to 70% in five minutes. A stop of that length could make longer trips easier, but the claim does not specify the vehicle version, charger power or charging conditions. The same time should therefore not be expected at every charging stop.

Interior and equipment

The cabin has a light beige color scheme, complemented by leather elements and pearlescent panels. Adjustable ambient lighting lets occupants change the interior atmosphere, for example during an evening drive.

Interest in the Chinese market

After sales began in China, the Sealion 08 received more than 12,000 firm orders in the first 24 hours. That figure reflects initial interest in the model; prices and availability in other markets have not been provided.